May 20, 2008

Waterfalls update: new views, champagne cruise

Artist Olafur Eliasson's NYC Waterfalls continue to take shape along the East River, targeting a spigot-starting date around the end of June.

Here's a roundup of the most recent news, views, tours and hotel packages tied to the Waterfalls project:

Brooklyn may get an extra viewing spot, the Tropolism blog reports, with renderings for a quickie park at the recently cleared Pier 1 just south of the Brooklyn Bridge.

Starting July 19, Sail NYC will start offering Waterfalls champagne cruises aboard the 1920's-style yacht Manhattan for $40.

That's in addition to Circle Line uptown's $50,000 Waterfalls cruise as well as more practical cruises offered by Circle Line downtown and the NY Water Taxi.

The Seaport Inn Waterfalls package actually offers views of the waterfall under the Brooklyn Bridge. For $469 per night, you get a suite, a Water Taxi cruise to the Waterfalls, views of the Waterfalls during dinner at Harbour Lights Restaurant at the South Street Seaport and a free glass of wine.

Other Waterfalls hotel packages are on offer at the Ritz-Carlton hotels and Plaza Athenee.

Also, Taschen has a new book out this month: "Studio Olafur Eliasson. An Encyclopedia."

Picture credit: Amy Langfield/NewYorkology

Earlier: Making progress on NYC Waterfall at Piers 4 & 5
NYC Waterfalls taking shape under Brooklyn Bridge

May 20, 2008 1:52 PM in Cheap Stuff, Downtown, Drinkology, Hotelology, Out of Manhattan, Romance, Shopology, Sightsology, Tours

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